# Games like Inscryption

> The closest matches to Inscryption: Slay the Spire, Balatro, Monster Train, Dicey Dungeons, and Pony Island. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Inscryption. 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
2. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Inscryption. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
3. [Monster Train](https://imho.run/games/1102190/monster-train) — Shares deck building with Inscryption. 12,182 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1102190/)
4. [Dicey Dungeons](https://imho.run/games/861540/dicey-dungeons) — A frequent pick in Inscryption players' libraries, and another Indie. 6,133 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/861540/)
5. [Pony Island](https://imho.run/games/405640/pony-island) — Shares puzzle solving with Inscryption. 7,895 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/405640/)
6. [Loop Hero](https://imho.run/games/1282730/loop-hero) — Also Rogue-lite and Deckbuilding, like Inscryption. 15,907 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282730/)
7. [Wildfrost](https://imho.run/games/1811990/wildfrost) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Inscryption. 5,253 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811990/)
8. [Cobalt Core](https://imho.run/games/2179850/cobalt-core) — Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like Inscryption. 3,263 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2179850/)
9. [Griftlands](https://imho.run/games/601840/griftlands) — Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Inscryption. 5,218 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/601840/)
10. [Black Book](https://imho.run/games/1138660/black-book) — A frequent pick in Inscryption players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,047 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1138660/)
11. [Aces & Adventures](https://imho.run/games/1815570/aces-adventures) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Inscryption. 598 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1815570/)
12. [Tainted Grail: Conquest](https://imho.run/games/1199030/tainted-grail-conquest) — Shares deck building with Inscryption. 4,229 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1199030/)
13. [One Step From Eden](https://imho.run/games/960690/one-step-from-eden) — A frequent pick in Inscryption players' libraries, and another Action. 3,692 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/960690/)
14. [Hand of Fate](https://imho.run/games/266510/hand-of-fate) — Shares deck building with Inscryption. 3,265 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/266510/)
15. [Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers](https://imho.run/games/2400510/dungeons-degenerate-gamblers) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Inscryption. 2,037 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2400510/)
16. [Ratropolis](https://imho.run/games/1108370/ratropolis) — A frequent pick in Inscryption players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,698 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1108370/)
17. [Roguebook](https://imho.run/games/1076200/roguebook) — Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like Inscryption. 1,911 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1076200/)
18. [Deep Sky Derelicts](https://imho.run/games/698640/deep-sky-derelicts) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Inscryption. 1,130 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/698640/)
19. [DICEOMANCER](https://imho.run/games/2501600/diceomancer) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Inscryption. 1,478 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2501600/)
20. [Gordian Quest](https://imho.run/games/981430/gordian-quest) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Inscryption. 1,811 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/981430/)
21. [StarVaders](https://imho.run/games/2097570/starvaders) — Shares deck building with Inscryption. 2,110 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/)
22. [Trials of Fire](https://imho.run/games/1038370/trials-of-fire) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Inscryption. 1,597 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038370/)
23. [9 Kings](https://imho.run/games/2784470/9-kings) — Shares deck building and procedural generation with Inscryption. 8,985 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2784470/)
24. [Menace from the Deep](https://imho.run/games/2644610/menace-from-the-deep) — Shares deck building with Inscryption. 774 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2644610/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1092790&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1092790&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1092790&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1092790
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1092790
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Inscryption

Inscryption is a 2021 strategy, indie, and adventure game blending deck-building mechanics with roguelike elements, procedural generation, and puzzle-solving in a dark, horror-tinged setting. The game features narrative-twists that unfold as players navigate its card-battling gameplay. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric quality and immersive design, while players describe the experience as whimsical and note that tactical positioning matters significantly during battles. The title achieved a 97% positive rating from over 74,000 Steam reviews and runs in a playable state on Steam Deck. Players also mention endless replayability through Kaycee's Mod, a post-campaign addition that extends the experience beyond the main progression.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1092790
- **Developer:** Daniel Mullins Games
- **Publisher:** Devolver Digital
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Oct 19, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 85
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1092790/inscryption)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1092790&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1092790/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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